View Your New Blog

Now it is time to learn the parts and pieces that make up your new blog. That general understanding will help you to make decisions as to your blog’s appearance and content and help you understand the controls behind the scenes.

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A Header

The header, which runs across the top of the screen, displays the blog title and tagline, in this case “Just Another WordPress.com Site.”

B Admin Bar

As a WordPress.com member, you see the gray Admin Bar when you are signed in. It gives easy access to WordPress.com resources and tools.

C Page List

Your initial site lists just one page, About.

D Sidebar

Most themes include sidebars, and you ...

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